Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions WA Kensington NSW
10 days ago, from Western Australia Government Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
THIS RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS
THIS POOL WILL BE USED TO FILL VACANCIES BASED IN KENSINGTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POOL CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2024
The Species and Communities Program coordinates the listing, management, and recovery of threatened species, ecological communities, and wetlands.
The program provides policy, strategic, and technical advice on fauna, flora, ecological community and wetland conservation, and manages projects for the promotion of conservation on land not managed by the department.
We are seeking to establish a pool of suitable candidates for the role of Technical Officer. Working with supervision, you will maintain databases of threatened species and/or ecological communities.
You will also undertake technical and administrative tasks including data curation, entry, and distribution.
At DBCA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector.
In this role, you will demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.
Selection Criteria Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total:
Knowledge of conservation biology principles for flora, fauna, or ecological communities. Demonstrated technical ability with databases and information technology. Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret spatial and tabular data correctly (e.g. maps, graphs, tables). Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently, operating with self-motivation, organisation, and efficiency. About Us DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, provides exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management.
We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research, and educational skills.
In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:
Flexible working arrangements. 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options. 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December. 3 days additional public sector holidays each year. Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting leave. A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services. A National Park Entry Pass. Well-established learning and development programs. For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an attractive proposition, please visit our website.
How to Apply: All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions;
You will need to provide a: covering letter written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than two (2) pages). current CV, including the details of two referees. Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.
To be eligible for contract employment, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
Substantive Equality Statement The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and women to apply for positions within our agency.
People with disabilities will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements. Appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent, contract, or casual, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
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